Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Assertiveness UPS Confidence Email 279

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. They also need allies in the form of recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and educators. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw. Click here. Be proactive.

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2021 Salary 2020 Training 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask to join or form a workplace committee. You’re frustrated by limited opportunities in your workplace but decided that, for personal or financial reasons, you need to stay put. Feeling underutilized?

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Update your policies and procedures It’s time to bust out that dusty handbook (which is hopefully not in actual book form anymore). Training employees and staff to understand their feelings about other coworkers that stem from ‘I can’t trust them because we disagree’ is normal.

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Management Policies Stress Environment 289